The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers sanctions that restrict the mailing of items to certain destinations and recipients, including a broad sanctions program against North Korea. Prior to mailing any items to North Korea, mailers should refer to IMM 510 or access www.treas.gov/ofac for additional information.
Service is limited to First-Class Mail International and First-Class Package International Service items, including postcards and matter for the blind. All merchandise is prohibited.
Prohibitions (130)
All merchandise is prohibited.
Coins; banknotes; currency notes (paper money); securities payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other precious articles.
Perishable infectious biological substances.
Radioactive materials.
Restrictions
No list furnished.
Observations
- First-Class Mail International items, First-Class Package International Service items, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes may not contain dutiable articles.
- Mail should be addressed to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes:
PS Form 2976 (see 123.61)
Global Express Guaranteed (210)
Not Available
Express Mail International (220)
Not Available
Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6
Available only for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope.
Flat Rate Envelopes: May not contain dutiable items or merchandise. The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.
Insurance (232.92)
NOT Applicable
First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 6
For the prices and maximum weights for letters, large envelopes (flats), and postcards, see Notice 123, Price List.
Size Limits
Letters: See 241.212
Postcards: See 241.221
Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232
Airmail M-bags (260) —
Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 6
Matter for the Blind (270)
Free when sent as First-Class Mail International, First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Weight limit: 4 pounds.
Free when sent as Priority Mail International. Weight limit: 15 pounds.
First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 6
For the prices and maximum weights for packages (small packets), see Notice 123, Price List.
Size Limits
Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.
Certificate of Mailing (313)
COD and Certified
NOT for International Mail
International Business Reply Service (382)
Fee: Envelopes up to 2 ounces $1.75; Cards $1.25
International Postal Money Order (371)
NOT Available
International Reply Coupons (381)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
Registered Mail (330)
NOT Available
Restricted Delivery (350)
NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013
Return Receipt (340)
NOT Available
